A Note from Dr. Pestana

I left conventional medicine for a simple reason: I couldn't keep practicing in a way I didn't believe in. Three hours of charting at night, prior authorization battles, and thirty-minute visits where we barely scratched the surface — never enough time to explore vital aspects of your health like diet, sleep, stress management, and your physical activity levels. Yet, those are the elements that matter most in functional medicine and integrative care.

I built this practice to finally have those crucial conversations — with patients who are ready to engage in wellness planning. My goal is to offer you what a rushed system never allowed: the time to truly listen, the opportunity to educate you instead of just prescribing, and the chance to explain the rationale behind our approaches, ensuring you understand your own body rather than merely following orders.

We work best with individuals who are done guessing and eager to comprehend what's happening within them — women experiencing unexplained hormonal or energy shifts, families seeking more than a hurried well-visit, men who have quietly accepted low energy as inevitable, and anyone who has followed the standard path yet still lacks clear answers.

This is a direct-pay practice, allowing me to focus entirely on what matters most: time, trust, and transformation.

"When I found Dr. Pestana, she was just beginning her journey in functional medicine. During my time with her, I have discovered a place where my body is starting to make sense again. In our first conversation, she intuitively identified a genetic mutation that had made my life miserable. My fatigue was so overwhelming that I feared I couldn't keep up with my family, maintain my career in healthcare, or enjoy any quality of life. My body was behaving in ways I didn't understand, my hormones were affecting everyone around me, and I felt utterly discouraged by conventional medical professionals. 

With Dr. Pestana, I have found a supportive environment that fosters integrative care, allowing me to voice my concerns and be heard with compassion. Here, I’m given answers grounded in evidence-based medicine, along with the encouragement I need to face my challenges. I feel safe laying my fears on the table. 

Some of my favorite aspects of the membership include the patient portal and the regular monthly check-ins. If I have a question, she's just a click away. When was the last time your primary care provider reached out to see how you were doing?

Now, I am truly thriving. In the last month, I have had the energy to keep pace with my kids and come home from work without feeling like a complete wreck. I am thankful for the path I've found through this wellness planning process. 

I have an advocate in Dr. Pestana, someone dedicated to uncovering the real reasons behind my struggles without rushing me through appointments. The root cause matters! Otherwise, you end up seeing multiple doctors who only address isolated issues, leaving you feeling like a jigsaw puzzle with missing pieces. My sessions with Dr. Pestana are an opportunity for both of us to explore my symptoms, collaborate on treatment options, and develop a comprehensive whole-body wellness plan. You will never feel rushed; all your questions will be thoroughly addressed. I give her a 20/10 recommendation!!!" - RP